What Size Crossbars Do I Need To Use with the PowertraxONE XR on a 2018 Ford F-150

Published 03/07/2019

Question:

WHAT IS THE CORRECT SIZE OF CROSS BARS TO USE FOR MY 2018 FORD F-150 TO USE ON THE RETRAX PRO XR COVER THAT WILL NOT STICK OUT PAST THE SIDE OF THE BED? I WANT TO GET THE RHINO RACK VORTEX BLACK BAR SET UP IN EITHER 65inch OR 71....CAN YOU LET ME KNOW WHICH ONE WORKS BEST FOR MY TRUCK. THX.

asked by: Rich

Expert Reply:

The correct size crossbar to use on the bed of your 2018 Ford F-150 with the PowertraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover w/ Trax Rails part # RTT-70373 is 71" which means the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System for Retrax XR Series and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers part # RRVA180B-RRRLT600 is what you will need to use. The 65" long crossbar in the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System for Retrax XR Series Tonneau Covers part # RRVA165B-RRRLT600 is designed for mid-size trucks like a Tacoma, Ranger, or Colorado.

If you take a look at the attached photo that will give you a good idea of where the ends of the crossbars will sit in relation to the end of the bed sides. They will not stick out past the edge.

expert reply by: Conner L